Over 1500 students rallied in Nantes, on the 5th of April, against the controversial El Khomri labor law project which aim at revitalize the job market by softening the job termination rules and many other laws protecting workers. Numerous banks and public proprieties have been damaged during the protest. Over a dozen persons got arrested by Police forces during the event.

Young woman taking pictures with her cellphone of protesters engaging the rally away from tear gas fired at them by Police forces.

Middle-aged protesters walking alongside masked teenagers.

Two women looking from a store window at the protesters climbing stairs in the city center of Nantes.

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Masked protesters standing in front of the rally.

Protersters walking past a vandalized bus.

People looking at the protest walk through the city.

A youg child and a teenager looking at protesters clashing with the Police.

Tear gas fired by the Police to repel the protesters away from the railway.

Protesters teasing the Police from a bridge located above the railway.

Teenager running away from tear gas with a stuffed Stitch under her arm.

A cyclist protecting himself and ridding away from tear gas.

Protesters running away from tear gas in front of the Château des Ducs de Bretagne.

Cops from the BRI unit.

Police officer taking the identity of a protester shortly after arresting him.

People assessing the damages made by rioters against a bank and insurance agency from the Crédit Agricole.

A man looking at his map in the center of Nantes as the city regain it's calm.